PS Adelaide
PS Adelaide in 2021
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History | |
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Australia | |
Name | Adelaide |
Owner | J.C. Grassey and Partners(first owners) |
Route | Murray River, Australia |
Builder | George Linklater |
Laid down | 1866 |
Homeport | Echuca, Victoria (Australia) |
Status | Tourist vessel |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Paddle steamer |
Propulsion | Steam |
Notes | Data compiled from several sources[1][2] |
PS Adelaide is the second oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer still operating anywhere in the world. Hjejlen from Denmark is older and have sailed since 1861[1] It is now moored at the Echuca Wharf and used for special occasions.
History[]
PS Adelaide was built by George Linklater at Echuca in 1866 for J.C. Grassey and Partners.[2] It was used by the original owners to transport wool to Echuca from nearby sheep stations. It was also a part-time passenger boat, bringing the ladies into town to do their shopping.
Adelaide was later purchased by the Murray River Sawmill Co and used as logging steamer. Adelaide operated as a logging steamer until 1958, before being sold to a South Australian owner and leaving Echuca. Purchased by the Echuca Apex Club in 1960, the vessel returned to Echuca and was eventually removed from the river for display in a local park.
In the early 1980s work began on restoring the vessel's hull and it was re-launched in 1984. With restoration completed in 1985, the Adelaide was re-commissioned by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Particulars[]
Adelaide was one of the fastest paddles steamers on the Murray River.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "P.S. Adelaide". Port of Echuca. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ a b "The history of Hero". Hero Enchanted Journeys. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
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